Obituary of Asa McGregory, Shabbona, Sanilac County, Michigan

Copyright © 1998 by Jan Linser. This copy contributed for use in 
the USGenWeb Archives.  

 

USGENWEB NOTICE:  In keeping with our policy of providing free
information on the Internet, data may be freely used by
non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all
copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any
format for profit or presentation by other organizations.
___________________________________________________________________

 (This one is typed as it reads)
 
 Asa McGregory was born in Canada, April 14, 1846, and came to Michigan 
 when a young man. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah McCreary at 
 Big Rapids 1880. He came to Evergreen township, this county, March 19, 
 1885, where he passed through the hardships of pioneer life. He with a 
 few others organized the first M.E. Sunday school in Evergreen township, 
 and lived to see much fruit of his labors.
 
 His wife preceded him in death August 24, 1902. His second marriage was 
 in September 1911 to Mrs. Huldah Freeland. She also preceded him in 
 death September 28, 1923.
 
 Mr. McGregory died after a short illness at the old homestead, where he 
 settled 40 years ago, March 23, 1925, at the age of 78 years, 11 months, 
 9 days. He leaves to mourn three brother, Frank, of Yale; Smith of Cass 
 city; Cyrus of Detorit; three sons, Frank of Farmington, Vern and Harvey 
 of Decker; two step daughters, Mrs. A.L. Sinarrard of Decker; Mrs. Percy 
 Spencer of Memphis. six grand children and two great granchildren.
 
 The funeral services were held from the Shabbona M.E. church, Wenesday, 
 March 25. He was laid to rest in the Evergreen cemetery. Although he has 
 gone from our midst his life will live on. Mr. McGregory's death was a 
 great shock to his many friends and neighbors who held him in high 
 esteem for his noble character and his great friendship to all.
 
 _________________________________________________________________
 Sanilac county
 
 Asa McGregory died at Shabbona Monday
 
 Asa McGregory passed away at his home at Shabbona on Monday morning, 
 March 23, after being a citizen of that community for 40 years. He had 
 been suffering with heart trouble for the past mont. Funeral services  
 were held at the Shabbona M. E. church on Wednesday afternoon and 
 interment was made in Evergreen cemeter.
 
 Asa McGregory was born in Canada on April 14, 1846. He came to Michigan 
 about 45 years ago, settling near Big Rapids. Here he was united in 
 marriage and a few years later, mr. And Mrs. McGregory moved ot 
 Evergreen township, settling on a farm one mile south of Shabbona. Three 
 sons were born to them. Mrs. McGregory passed away at he farm home.
 
 About three years ago, Mr. McGregory left the farm to mke his home in 
 Shabbona. Here he was married a second time, Mrs. Huda Hulbert being the 
 bride.
 
 Mr. McGregory has for many years  been a member of the M.E. church at 
 Shabbona. Besides a widow, he leaves three sons, Frank of Farmington, 
 Verne of Decker and Harvey of Evergreen township and three brother, P.S. 
 Mcgregory Cass City, Francis McGregory Brockway and Cyrus McGregory 
 Detroit.


dz